Biting Definition

bītĭng
adjective
Causing a stinging sensation; nipping.
Biting cold.
American Heritage
Cutting; sharp.
Webster's New World
Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings; caustic.
American Heritage
Sarcastic; caustic.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to insects and certain other animals that wound the skin with a sting, mouthparts, or fangs.
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verb

Present participle of bite.

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noun

The action of the verb to bite.

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An occurrence of a bite.
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Other Word Forms of Biting

Noun

Singular:
biting
Plural:
bitings

Biting Sentence Examples

  • She met his gaze, biting her lip.

  • Two maids were turning up the hem and hurriedly biting off the ends of thread.

  • Biting her lip, she turned away from him and stared out the window.

  • Scarcely had I torn it off before another, a bigger one, began biting me.

  • His teeth grazed the sensitive skin without biting.

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Words Starting With

BBIBIT

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With B and Ending With G

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With B6 Letter Words Ending With G